Mandatory B2G E-Invoicing Enforced in Rhineland-Palatinate from April 2025

As of April 1, 2025, the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany has officially enforced mandatory B2G (business-to-government) e-invoicing. The obligation is introduced under the E-Invoicing Ordinance Rhineland-Palatinate (ERechVORP), which now requires public sector entities to issue and receive electronic invoices in line with national e-invoicing standards.

Scope and Requirements

The new rules apply to all public institutions in the state and cover the entire B2G invoicing chain. Electronic invoices must be submitted in one of the following formats:

• XRechnung

• ZUGFeRD (XML only)

Invoices can be transmitted via:

• Email

• The state’s official e-invoicing portal

• Peppol network

However, prior registration is mandatory to use any of the available channels.

Legal Reference

This move aligns Rhineland-Palatinate with broader EU and German efforts to digitize public procurement processes, increase transparency, and reduce administrative burdens.

You can access the full text of the Ordinance here:
👉 E-Rechnung Ordinance Rhineland-Palatinate (ERechVORP)